MAKING ANXIETY MANAGEABLE
There are things in life that we never think of controlling. We tend not to worry about those things or try to change them. For example, I used to live around...
FEEDING THE RECOVERING BRAIN FOR HOLIDAY SERENITY
It is our brain’s job to allow us to cope with stress gracefully, but to do that, it needs to be fed optimally! How can we optimally feed our brains this...
THE TEMPLE OF THE NINE
In the 1990’s, a unique cluster of musicians helped push grunge into loftier, and more commercial heights. Among them were Chester Bennington, Kurt Cobain, Chris Cornell, Shannon Hoon, Michael Hutchence, Bradley...
LIVING BEYOND: THE CRUELTY OF HOMELESSNESS AND ADDICTION
Many years ago, I fondly recall sitting on a curb with a gentleman who was homeless. Reflecting upon that day, I distinctly remember many characteristics, mannerisms, and particular traits that made...
CONFRONTING NARCISSISTIC ABUSE
We’re all capable of abuse when we’re frustrated or hurt. We may be guilty of criticizing, judging, withholding, and controlling, but some abusers, including narcissists, take abuse to a different level....
Using Psychoeducation Materials For Co-occurring Disorders
Like a Storm
Substance use starts out as a light mist, a gentle drizzle, occasionally drinking or using in a seemingly harmless fashion. However, with even a casual glance, one can see...
Is Technology Use a Risk To Sobriety?
For many individual’s addiction is confounding, frustrating and destructive. Whether it’s sugar, caffeine, nicotine, shopping, gambling, alcohol or drugs, it seems no one is exempt. Everyone struggles with something. For many,...
Living Beyond – BE PREPARED AND AWARE: SUICIDE PREVENTION
You are not alone; suicidal ideation occurs when someone is considering taking his or her own life. It is the constant dwelling and preoccupation with suicide that heightens the risk. It...
College Mental Health: A Checklist For Parents
Approximately four million students will enroll in college for the first time this year, and the transition to university life can be overwhelming. Coupled with the known fact that many mental...
Living Beyond: THE POWER OF COMPASSION IN ADDICTION
Compassion is ultimately the ability to completely understand and share in the feelings of another. It is a powerful tool that redirects blame and shame. Its intentions are to help the...
